Did you ever have the feeling that your money was literally walking out the door? Adios amigos! Welcome to the world of footwear. With the exception of rare cases for strange collectors (and I do mean Straaaaaaaange), nobody has ever been able to make money from used footwear. It is a sunk cost to begin with that only gets older, smellier, and closer to garbage until it is finally disposed.
I am not an expert, but I have some ideas that can stop this decline, contribute to the health and well-being of your feet, and in turn help to avoid some of the maladies associated with bad footwear which can really cost time and money.
A starting place is to review the ideas from some sample websites. I found two which are interesting to me.
http://www.shoeguide.org/; http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shoe#Maintenance
Two very inexpensive practices can extend the duration of a shoe. Frequent polishing will help the fabric and improve durability and water resistance. For more expensive shoes, a well-polished appearance will definitely make a positive impression. In contrast, a dull appearance will diminish even the most intricate design.
A second practice is to enhance or replace the heel and sole. Since these are the portions which encounter wear and tear, the life of the shoe is often linked to the upkeep of either the fabric or the heel or sole. Extending the life of a pair of shoes by as little as three months can be the difference between replacing shoes semi-annually vs. quarterly. You wouldn't wear the same suit or outfit continuously for days, yet often the same demands are made of our shoes. It might be better to have a rotation, extending the life of shoes even further. That way, shoes can be purchased during cyclical sales, rather than on-demand at peak prices.
So how do comfortable and attractive shoes build Wealth? A reflexologist would present a compelling case that discomfort in the feet would be directly linked to other pains, injuries, disorders, or negative conditions in the rest of the body. http://www.reflexology.org/. Practically speaking, if you are not standing on your feet, then you are sitting on your behind, and you can't expect to stand while you are in discomfort.
Shoes are part of our culture. Before presenting a budget, a Canadian Finance Minister shows off their new pair of shoes. Symbolically, it represents a positive step forward in a direction. Replacing a person of high esteem and accomplishment is marked by the phrase, "Big shoes to fill".
This is an important subject - and if everyone is of the same mentality, then we all will live in a fabulous world where everyone has sharp and long-lasting footwear.
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